Gang member jailed after allegedly threatening to kill ex-girlfriend

An 18-year-old gang member was arrested Thursday morning after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home with a knife Wednesday evening, threatening to kill her and a friend inside.

Officers were unable to locate Abel Ovidio at his residence that night, but found and arrested him the next morning. He was jailed on suspicion of two counts each of criminal threats, brandishing a knife and vandalism.